Mrs. Betty Ruth Howell Owens, 81, of Calhoun

Mrs. Betty Ruth Howell Owens, 81, of Calhoun, died at her home on Saturday, August 19, 2017, following several years of declining health; she was surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Dalton on November 17, 1935; she was the daughter of the late Hershel and Ethel Howell. Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of more than fifty three years, Alfred Owens, in 2006; her sisters, Shelba Kivitz and Brenda Lock.

The Owens family will receive friends on Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be conducted on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. from Concord Baptist Church. Bro. Sammy Allen and Bro. Tim O’Donald will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Bro. Stinnett Ballew officiating at the graveside. Her grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

Friends may sign the online guest register at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home of Calhoun.